09+ R1

rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Anyone have/had one of these? What are they like? Servicing, problems, etc

Kind of half considering chopping in my Streetfighter for one. Probably try and get a test ride somewhere.

The thing that attracts me is that people say its a mix of Il4 and V Twin. Oh and the noise Mr. Green

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Don't get the one with the pink frame. Sad

From memory, they're pretty solid to be honest. No real horror stories yet. Make sure the one you buy is not a ex-racer/been thrown up the road.
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rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Yeah I definitely don't want that colour scheme Sick

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UrbanRacer · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Karma :

CCT is a problem on early X-Plane R1's

https://www.yamahar.co.uk

AlanC · Scooby Slapper Joined: 31 Jan 2012 Karma :

There have been reports of the clutch becoming grabby (have a look in the forum UrbanRacer linked to) but that can be solved easily by rebuilding the clutch using the same components as the '08 version.

I got one last May. I don't really have anything to compare it to other than the R6 I owned previously, so I'm probably not going to be much help, but I really like it. It's quite a big bike, and I'm 6'2", so it's far less cramped than the R6. It's also much easier to get on with: it rides and handles really well, and the oddball engine is very flexible (and sounds great). I can't tell you if it's like a v-twin, though, because I've only ever had singles and IL4's. Smile

It gets a big Thumbs Up

from me.

rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

What's it like at slower speeds? That's where my SF is a bitch to ride.

Still not sure...

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AlanC · Scooby Slapper Joined: 31 Jan 2012 Karma :

It's very easy to deal with at low speeds. I always felt like I was fighting the R6 in really tight turns; no problems with the R1. The drive modes are useful too: if you're needing to crawl then mode B slows down the throttle response over the first third of the turn (the modes don't cut the power like other bikes with similar systems, they just change the throttle response) so the bike is really tractable. Mode A is just the opposite: make sure you've got plenty of room because it really is abrupt! Standard mode is pretty much what you'd expect.

Best thing to do is see if you can blag a ride on one. I got to try one out when the dealer had a demonstrator: he got it back with 120 miles extra on the clock (and a huge grin on my face). Laughing

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

No idea on the 09, my biggest regret is getting rid of my 2001 R1. Managed to get over 50mpg on the motorway and hit the fastest speed I've ever done on it. Such a machine, if love to try a newer one.

Take that as you will Wink

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woo · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

if you do get one get the ecu flash link here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-R1-07-13-4C8-14B-R6-06-12-ECU-Flash-tune-ecu-flash-1-modification-/161215269597?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item25892dcadd

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-R1-R6-FULL-DYNO-SETUP-USING-FLASH-TUNE-/111270429860?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item19e83c04a4

gonna get my 07 R1 ecu Flashed in March

for 09+ R1s its really wakes the bike up and improves feed back throughout the rev range more info on this is at https://www.r1-forum.com/forums/index.php
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rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

andys675 · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Karma :

known for dropping valves, seriously
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TUG · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2007 Karma :

Solid bike, I don't know of any problems with them, one was bought by a guy who used to use his R1's every single day in all weather conditions. He put serious mileage on them without hick ups.
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Alex A · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Karma :

Having ridden both, definitely not a trade I'd make. An Aprilia RSV4 or Tuono V4 would be on my list though. Brilliant engine that really is the best of both worlds, IMO.

rac3r · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Alex A · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Karma :

I'd have thought you could get an early RSV4 factory for roughly what a 1098 Streetfighter is worth.

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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

I'm about to take the plunge on a big bang myself. Been let down on one that was supposed to be coming in to a dealer but didn't materialise.

Literally just come back today from looking at other models and running the numbers.

I'm looking at a brand new 14 plate model that they have in stock but need to shift my ZX10R on Saturday to another dealer first.

I've ridden an 09 model but not the new ones with traction control yet (not that I give a shit about TC but a nice touch for crappy weather).

j.silvs · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2012 Karma :

Wish I could afford one...

Hopefully my next bike

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Waiting for the 14 demo bike to come back then I can take it out and compare it to the 09 I rode.

Very interested in what traction control does on a bike, have never ridden one with all that fancy shit on.

I hate all the faffing about between bikes and all the messing around you've got to do but hopefully get sorted in the next week or so.

Really don't like the standard cans but they would be going and replace with a set of Toce Brothers Cool

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Dave McCool · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Karma :

Not owned one but did blag a few rides on a mates one before he sold it - great bike to be honest - engine doesn't feel all that fast when you're absolutely on it (speedo tells a different story), at least not in litre bike terms, but for road riding it's a hell of a lump. Plus it used to sound like I was trying to outrun a massive thunderstorm when he was behind me, especially when blipping the throttle on down shifts. Silly, but felt cool at the time...

Issues that I'm aware of:

- Tank range very low and the fuel light could (frequently did) give less than 5 miles warning before it's time to get your walking boots on.

- Pillion comfort basically non-existent. I had one go on the back and hated it a lot, but even his tiny, very pillion-happy girlfriend had absolutely no love for it.

If I was buying a litre bike it would probably be one of these.
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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Already sizing up mods for it:

Quickshifter
Power Commander 5
Tail tidy
Red power bands

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Took a 14 model out today for a test ride... unreal. Love the power delivery on it, smooth as fuck!

Cans are a bit on the quiet/tinny side but they're getting replaced anyway. Had a little play with the traction control settings too, quite cool if I'm honest.

Should have mine next weekend, currently bikeless, as I sold mine yesterday Sad